Robert D. Eisenstat, FAIA
Great public architecture embodies the identity and values of a society. This award, known as the Thomas Jefferson Award, was established in 1992 to recognize the importance of public officials or individuals who by their role and advocacy have furthered the public’s awareness and appreciation of design excellence in public architecture.
For more than 30 years, Robert Eisenstat, FAIA, an enthusiastic advocate for public spaces, has demonstrated the important, but often overlooked, role excellent transportation architecture plays in our daily lives. As the design leader for the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, he has amassed an impressive and vital portfolio of essential projects that serve everyone. His work highlights the importance of architects in shaping the public realm.